DBSL

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DBSL

• EMERGENY PROCEDURES

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TLO

• Be able to identify and execute in-flight, post
  exit, post opening emergencies and hazardous
  landing procedures

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ELOs

• Know the proper procedures for
• Aircraft emergencies
• Freefall emergencies
• Parachute malfunctions
• Hazardous landings

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Reserve Parachute

• TR360 same planform, silver F111 fabric
• Flies and lands nearly the same
• Toggles are RED for easy identification
• Post opening procedures are the same
• Do not group closely when flying reserve

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In-Flight Emergencies

• Crash Landing (0-2000ft.)
• Assume the emergency landing position
• Wait until aircraft comes to a complete stop
  before unbuckling seatbelts
• Exit and assemble upwind in a safe direction
  indicated by a jumpmaster

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In-Flight Emergencies

• Emergency Bail-Out (2000 - 3000 ft.)
• Jumpmaster gives emergency bail out signal and
  indicates RESERVE
• Exit on Jumpmasters command
• Clear the aircraft
• Pull Silver reserve ripcord
• Attempt to land with other jumpers

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In-Flight Emergencies

• Emergency Bail-Out (3000 ft. and above)
• Jumpmaster gives emergency bail out signal and
  indicates MAIN
• Jumpers stand up (hook up DBSL)
• Exit on Jumpmasters command and deploy main
• Attempt to land with other jumpers

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In-Flight Emergencies

• Premature deployment inside aircraft
• Shout pilot chute
• Attempt to contain pilot chute/parachute.
• Notify Jumpmaster
• If the pilot chute or canopy exits the aircraft,
  jumper must exit immediately

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Post-Exit Emergencies

• Jumper In Tow by Static Line
• Conscious jumper jumpmaster cuts static line
  then jumper executes appropriate emergency
  procedures
• Unconscious jumper jumpmaster will attempt to
  retrieve jumper into aircraft using retrieval
  system, or lower to the ground for rotary wing
  craft

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Post-Exit Emergencies

• Jumper In Tow (Other)
• Conscious jumper jumpmaster cuts jumper away
  then execute appropriate emergency procedures
• Unconscious jumper jumpmaster will attempt to
  retrieve jumper into aircraft using retrieval
  system, or lower to the ground for rotary wing
  craft

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Post-Exit Emergencies

• Total Malfunction
• Failure to hook up static line will result in a
  total malfunction
• Jumper should pull the Silver reserve ripcord
  immediately

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Post-Exit Emergencies

• Partial Malfunction
• The container opens but the parachute fails to
  deploy properly

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Post-Exit Emergencies

• Cutaway Procedures
• LOOK RED- (red cutaway handle)
• GRAB RED- (pillow with right hand)
• LOOK Silver - (silver reserve ripcord)
• GRAB Silver - (ripcord with left hand)
• ARCH

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Post-Exit Emergencies

• Cutaway Procedures Continued
• PULL RED (downward)
• THROW AWAY
• PULL Silver (downward)
• THROW AWAY
• CHECK- (over right shoulder for reserve
  pilot chute deployment)

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Partial Malfunctions That Require Immediate
  Cutaway Procedures
• (Do not attempt to clear)
• Horseshoe Malfunction
• Bag Lock
• Line Over
• Pilot Chute in tow

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Partial Malfunctions That May Require A Canopy
  Controllability Check (50 rule)
• Line Twists
• Hung Slider
• End Cell Closure
• Pilot Chute / Drogue Interference
• Tension Knots / Broken Lines
• Broken / Other Control Line Problems
• Torn Fabric

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Line Twists
• Do not release brakes
• Separate risers
• Use kicking motion to untwist lines
• Maintain altitude awareness
• Execute cutaway procedures if unable to clear by
  2500 ft.

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Post-Opening Emergencies

• Closed End Cells, Hung Slider, Pilot Chute /
  Drogue Chute Over the Nose
• Pull toggles down to full brake position for 4
  seconds
• Repeat if unsuccessful on first try
• Conduct controllability check
• If canopy is uncontrollable, execute cutaway
  procedures by 2500 ft.

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Broken Control Line
• Immediately release Both control lines
• Steer with rear riser on the broken line side,
  and use the toggle for the other
• Determine stall point using rear risers
• Flare for landing with both rear risers

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Premature Brake Release
• Immediately release Both control lines
• Conduct controllability check
• If canopy is uncontrollable, execute cutaway
  procedures by 2500 ft.

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Knotted or Broken Suspension Lines
• Conduct controllability check
• If uncontrollable, execute cutaway procedures by
  2500 ft.

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Torn Fabric
• Conduct controllability check
• Check rate of descent w/other jumpers
• If descending faster than others or the canopy is
  uncontrollable, execute cutaway procedures
• If the top skin is torn, execute cutaway
  procedures by 2500 ft.

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Attempt To Clear Post-Opening Malfunctions Only
  Twice
• Remember the 50 Rule
• Cutaway Procedures Must Be Initiated By 2500 ft.

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Dual Canopy Deployment
• Do not release deployment brakes
• Separate canopies with left hand using the
  reserve rear riser preferably
• Ensure canopies are not entangled
• Pull cutaway pillow with right hand
• Do not hold onto main rear riser while pulling
  the cutaway pillow

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Dual Canopy Deployment
• If the reserve partially deploys, try to contain
  it by gently pulling the bagged canopy up slowly
  and stowing it between your legs
• Keep the brakes set or fly slowly with brakes to
  prevent airspeed from pulling the canopy out the
  rest of the way
• If the canopy begins to inflate, make sure the
  lines do not become entangled with the jumper or
  his equipment

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Dual Canopy Deployment
• If the canopies are entangled and cannot be
  safely separated, fly the most controllable with
  rear risers, making all turns gently towards the
  other canopy to prevent them going into downplane
• If they are front to back (biplane), steer the
  front canopy gently and the rear canopy will
  follow

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Canopy Collisions
• Steer with rear risers to avoid
• Turn right if head on
• Lower jumper has right of way
• Assume spread eagle position covering handles
  with LEFT arm if unavoidable

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Entanglements with Another Jumper
• Protect handles with left arm
• Attempt to free yourself
• Communicate altitude and positive commands

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Entanglements Above 2500 ft.
• Communicate altitude and commands
• Higher jumper attempts to clear lower
• If cleared, parachute should re-inflate
• If you cannot clear, lower jumper executes
  cutaway procedures

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Entanglements Below 2500ft.
• Communicate altitude and commands
• Lower jumper lands with higher jumper
• Lower jumper jettisons equipment
• Higher jumper lands at half brakes
• Both jumpers perform PLF

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Post Deployment Emergencies

• Neither Jumper Has a Good Canopy
• Communicate altitude and commands
• Higher jumper has cutaway priority
• Lower jumper cutaway after higher
• If impact with ground is imminent, both jumpers
  should deploy their reserve

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Hazardous Landing Procedures

• Tree / Cactus Landings
• Look away, steer away
• Keep ruck on unless already lowered
• Keep goggles and oxygen mask on
• Turn canopy into the wind and attempt to land
  vertically through the obstacles
• Land in center of taller trees for support

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Hazardous Landing Procedures

• Tree / Cactus Landing Continued
• Protect face with forearms
• Keep feet and knees together
• Prepare for PLF
• If jumper or canopy is suspended, wait for
  assistance

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Hazardous Landing Procedures

• Water Landing
• Look away, steer away
• Jettison ruck, helmet and O2 mask
• Unhook RSL, unfasten chest strap and waist strap
  if time permits
• Turn canopy into the wind
• Land as close to shore as possible
• Flare normal and prepare for PLF

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Hazardous Landing Procedures

• Water Landing Continued
• Release leg straps get out of harness
• If being dragged, pull cutaway pillow
• If trapped by canopy, follow a seam out
• Push lines up or down carefully away
• Dont panic, move slowly

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Hazardous Landing Procedures

• Wire Landings
• Look away, steer away
• As a last resort, land downwind or in a turn to
  avoid contact
• Jettison ruck, disconnect RSL, turn off O2 if
  time permits?
• Parallel wires avoid body to wire contact

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Hazardous Landing Procedures

• Wire Landings Continued
• PLF if you have passed through the wires
• If contact with ground is made, cutaway canopy
  and move away
• If jumper or canopy is suspended, wait for
  assistance

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Hazardous Landing Procedures

• Obstacles In Landing Area
• Look away, steer away
• If unavoidable, contact with both feet
• Execute a PLF
• If you land on or near a road, quickly gather the
  canopy and move away

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Hazardous Landing Procedures

• High Wind Landings
• Below 1000 ft., disconnect RSL
• Flare slowly and gently (not all the way?)
• After landing, release one toggle
• Pivot in direction of retained toggle
• Pull toggle and control line hand over hand until
  canopy collapses

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Hazardous Landing Procedures

• Recovery From A Drag
• Release one toggle
• Pull other toggle hand over hand until canopy
  collapses or fabric is in hand
• If you cannot collapse the canopy, pull the
  cutaway pillow
• (ensure RSL is disconnected)

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Questions?
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Review

• Q. What are the cutaway procedures?

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Review

• A. Look Red , Grab Red
• Look Silver, Grab Silver
• Arch
• Pull Red
• Throw away
• Pull Silver
• Throw away
• Check

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Review

• Q. What altitude must you initiate cutaway
  procedures by?

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Review

• A. 2500 ft.

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Review

• Q. If both canopies are deployed, what should be
  ensured before pulling the cutaway pillow?

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Review

• A. That the canopies are separated and not
  entangled in any way.

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Summary

• Emergency Procedures
• In-Flight
• Post Exit
• Post Deployment
• Hazardous Landing